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H679 BGJ

1998 Toyota Lite-ace

Bronze Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,003 mi
Last recorded165,003 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lite-ace155,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH679 BGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 165,003 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 May 2008 164,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 155,458 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Fail 4 Apr 2007 155,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Pass 31 May 2006 150,606 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 150,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Lite-ace?

Based on 18,358 MOT tests across 2,902 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,883
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 761
Brake pipe excessively corroded 707
fog lamp not working 704
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H679 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace in Bronze with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 155,727 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H679 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lite-ace typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H679 BGJ registered?

H679 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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